Research Summary

There is a gap in evidence supporting the translation of simulation training in the laboratory into improved patient outcomes at the bedside. Simulation-based education is rapidly replacing the see one, do one, teach one paradigm in medicine. Learners now develop mastery in the simulated environment prior to patient contact. After the learner proves their competency on a simulator she will be allowed to provide that component of care at the bedside to the patient. The academic simulation community must close the gap in evidence by evaluating the effect of simulation education interventions on patient outcomes. A great deal of time, money, and resources are going into the development of simulation training programs worldwide. The current simulation literature largely focuses on attitudes, confidence, and skills in the simulated environment. Few programs are evaluating the direct effects of simulation training on patient outcomes. Patient morbidity and mortality are the gold standard for measuring the success of any medical intervention. POISE, Patient Outcomes In Simulation Education, is a collaborative research network that hopes to bridge gaps correlating effective medical education to patient outcomes. Merriam Webster defines POISE as “to put into readiness.” Health care providers are expected to possess certain competencies after completing their training, yet it is difficult to guarantee that all trainees receive adequate experience with skills that occur infrequently. Innovative medical education techniques are frequently used to fill gaps in patient care experiences. However, not much is known about whether specific methods or technologies translate into clinical efficacy.

Extensive Research Description

There is a gap in evidence supporting the translation of simulation training in the laboratory into improved patient outcomes at the bedside. Simulation-based education is rapidly replacing the see one, do one, teach one paradigm in medicine. Learners now develop mastery in the simulated environment prior to patient contact. After the learner proves their competency on a simulator she will be allowed to provide that component of care at the bedside to the patient. The academic simulation community must close the gap in evidence by evaluating the effect of simulation education interventions on patient outcomes. A great deal of time, money, and resources are going into the development of simulation training programs worldwide. The current simulation literature largely focuses on attitudes, confidence, and skills in the simulated environment. Few programs are evaluating the direct effects of simulation training on patient outcomes. Patient morbidity and mortality are the gold standard for measuring the success of any medical intervention.

POISE, Patient Outcomes In Simulation Education, is a collaborative research network that hopes to bridge gaps correlating effective medical education to patient outcomes.

Miriam Webster defines POISE as “to put into readiness.” Health care providers are expected to possess certain competencies after completing their training, yet it is difficult to guarantee that all trainees receive adequate experience with skills that occur infrequently. Innovative medical education techniques are frequently used to fill gaps in patient care experiences. However, not much is known about whether specific methods or technologies translate into clinical efficacy. POISE network provide an infrastructure for designing,implementing, and studying novel educational interventions across participating institutions. This network will continue to grow in size and lead to the development of simulation interventions that lead to improvements in patient outcomes.